---
title: "Six Monthly Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065601"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Six Monthly Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065601

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process titled "Six Monthly Service" for their Fish Research System located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold, without competition, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract was signed on 22 August 2025 and covers a period from 29 August 2025 to 28 August 2026 with a gross value of £36,344. The supplier awarded the contract is Fairfield Controlec Ltd, an SME based in Grimsby.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those familiar with aquatic research systems. Companies in this sector that hold similar qualifications, even at an SME scale, could be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain. As the procurement was executed directly without competition, businesses equipped to offer such services may benefit from proactively establishing connections with the University of Exeter for potential upcoming needs in this and similar research areas.

## Notice

University of Exeter Fish Research System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014307-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,344 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIRFIELD CONTROLEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014307-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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